Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Code Blue, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, Epic Systems, Medical Record System, Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neonatology, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical intensive Care Unit (SICU), Treatment Plan, Ventilator
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist - Inpatient
LocationBoston, MA
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 12-Hour Night Shifts | 36 Hours per Week | Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday
Key Responsibilities- Provide inpatient respiratory therapy services in a critical care environment, including MICU and SICU settings
- Apply lung protective ventilation strategies and make ventilator management decisions based on patient assessment and laboratory results
- Participate as an active member of the Code Blue team
- Monitor and assess patient respiratory status, adjusting treatment plans as clinically indicated
- Document all patient care activities accurately using the EPIC electronic health records system
Required Qualifications- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
- Active Massachusetts Respiratory Care license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Minimum 5 years of recent experience in a Level I trauma facility
- Recent critical care experience in both MICU and SICU environments
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records system
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience in a Level III NICU setting
- Familiarity with Drager XL and V500 ventilators
- Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) and/or Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Level I trauma environment alongside experienced multidisciplinary critical care teams
- Engage in meaningful, complex patient care that leverages advanced respiratory therapy skills and clinical decision-making
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing